What’s happened to civil disagreement? These days it’s more like civil WAR!

Today’s discourse has degenerated into a case of agree or be hated! It can even be true of Christians. After all, injustice is rampant. Can’t we be excused for asking God to strike our enemies dead?

Well, if anyone had cause to wish the worst on His oppressors, it was Jesus. He hung on that cross . . . and He was totally sinless. But instead of invoking a curse, our Lord implored, “Father forgive them.”

Feel a little convicted?

24/7 rage and resentment is not going to lead our nation toward understanding and cooperation. Yes, our leaders could and should do a better job of modeling reconciliation and forgiveness. But it needs to start with us. So next time you’re tempted to think the worst of an opponent, picture Christ on that cross, and follow His lead.